RADS-J 301 Orientation to Radiation Oncology (4 cr.) P: R.T.(R) or RADS R100 An overview of radiation oncology and the role of the radiation therapist. Presentation will orient students to the physical and biological basis of radiation oncology equipment, procedures, tumor pathology, and patient interaction.

RADS-J 302 Radiation Oncology Techniques (3 cr.) P: R.T.(R) or RADS R100, RADS J301 and RADS J350 Technical provides the student therapist with the technical aspects of radiation therapy. Discussion will include modalities of treatment and the distinctive properties of each patient setup consideration. This will also include basic hand calculations.

RADS-J 303 Clinical Oncology I (3 cr.) P: RADS R100 and RADS J301 This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results, and the effects of combined therapies.

RADS-J 403 Clinical Oncology II (3 cr.) P: RADS J303 This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of clinical radiation oncology. Malignant conditions, their etiology, and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.

RADS-J 404 Quality Management in Radiation Oncology (3 cr.) P: RADS 300 or RADS J301, RADS 305 and RADS J350 Identification and application of a comprehensive quality management program in a radiation oncology facility. Includes discussion of the operations and functions of a radiation oncology facility with emphasis on quality improvement techniques.

RADS-J 409 Senior Project in Radiation Oncology (3 cr.) Individual research in radiation oncology. Research proposal requires the approval of the program director.

RADS-R 100 Orientation to Radiologic Technology (2 cr.) C: RADS R181 and RADS R103 Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Student learns proper ethical standards, becomes acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, investigates radiation protection for the patient and personnel. (Summer)

RADS-R 102 Principles of Radiography I (3 cr.) P: RADS R103, RADS R181 C: RADS R101, RADS R182 Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing. (Fall)

RADS-R 181 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) C: RADS R100 or RADS R103 Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

RADS-R 182 Clinical Experience in Radiography (4 cr.) P: RADS R181 Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

RADS-R 185 Medical Terminology (1 cr.) Introduction to the origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meanings. (Fall, Spring, Summer II)

RADS-R 200 Pathology (3 cr.) P: anatomy / physiology A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems. (Spring)

RADS-R 260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology (3 cr.) P: RADS R250 Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions onradiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. (Spring)

RADS-R 281 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) P: RADS R182 Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

RADS-R 282 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 cr.) P: RADS R281 Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

RADS-R 283 Clinical Experience in Radiography (4 cr.) P: RADS R282 Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.

RADS-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (3 cr.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ. (Fall)

RADS-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project.

RADS-R 414 Sectional Imaging Pathology (3 cr.) P: RADS R404 An in-depth study of general pathology concepts and diseases that affect specific body systems. An emphasis is placed on the appearance of the disease process on sectional images. (Spring)

RADS-R 494 DMS Clinical Practicum I (6 cr.) P: R490, R404 Introduces the student to the ultrasound department in the clinical setting. Students will learn to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to a real life setting. (Spring)